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Studying Climate Change with an Ice Radar Drone

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Although neither ice sheet is expected to melt completely anytime soon, their incredible scale makes even small changes consequential for the future of our planet. And the data that Peregrine will gather will help scientists to understand how these critical areas will respond to climate change.

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Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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In an open-access paper published in Scientific Reports , a team from Fraunhofer ISI and KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) has presented the first systematic overview of empirical findings on the electrification of vehicle mileage based on on actual PHEV (plug-in hybrid) and BEV (battery-electric vehicle) usage for the US and Germany.

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KIT study finds extraordinarily cold Arctic stratospheric winter enhanced ozone degradation above the Arctic

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Extraordinarily cold temperatures in the stratosphere during the winter of 2010/2011 caused the most massive destruction of the ozone layer above the Arctic so far, according to a study by climate researchers at KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology). Figure: IMK-ASF, KIT) Click to enlarge.

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Using Manga to Spark Interest in STEM

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Confronting climate change and cybersecurity threats The other four winning comics cover artificial intelligence, climate change, and cybersecurity. IEEE Member Kit August submitted the story on her behalf. “So much of our world is based on technology, so we need to have a lot of voices to shape its future. “I

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Education Week Spotlights Programs for Students and Professionals

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Webinars Climate Change: IEEE’s Role in Bringing Technology Solutions to Meet the Challenge 3 April, noon to 1 p.m. It explores why she chose to study engineering and how she has overcome adversity during her career and personal journeys. Here are some of the events and resources available during this year’s Education Week.

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HALO research aircraft measuring the emissions of megacities in EmeRGe project

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Previously, the researchers studied European conurbations from the air. This strategy enables the outflow from a variety of MPCs, having different characteristics, to be studied in quasi-Lagrangian approach and therefore to identify differences and commonalities in the transport, and transformation of the outflow from European and Asian MPCs.

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

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Climate change is a problem for communities around the world. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council , climate change contributes to severe weather events such as hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes, as well as long-term drought and regularly occurring heat events in traditionally moderate climate zones.